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LN18 YCX

2018 Kia Niro

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,549 mi
Last recorded224,549 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Niro47,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN18 YCX
MakeKia
ModelNiro
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 224,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 224,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2026 203,819 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 193,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 176,681 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 176,681 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 172,854 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 172,854 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 149,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 138,596 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 135,403 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 108,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,905 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 79,169 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 79,169 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 63,363 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 63,363 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,689 miles

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,573 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,933 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

T P S light on

How Reliable is the Kia Niro?

Based on 228,435 MOT tests across 48,509 vehicles.

88.9%
Pass Rate
8,213
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
48,509
On UK Roads
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LN18 YCX is a 2018 Kia Niro in Grey with a 1,580cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Kia Niro models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 47,177 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Niro typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Niro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LN18 YCX registered?

LN18 YCX is a 2018 Kia Niro, first registered on 19 April 2018.

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